Phyllis Estelle

Ruff

Phyllis Estelle (Schroder) Ruff, of Toledo, passed away November 27, 2019 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio at the age of 89. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 14, 1930 to Myrtle and Almon Schroder.  She graduated from Scott High School.  Phyllis married Ed Ruff on October 2, 1950.

Phyllis was a woman of great loves. Her husband, Ed of 57 years, whom she shared everything was the love of her life. She and Ed worked side by side at Ruff Electric, Inc. for over 40 years. They cherished their grandchildren, never missing a sporting event, birthday or special event.  Phyllis loved the holidays. She and Ed were known for their giant Christmas trees and annual expansive Easter egg hunts at their home on Midwest.

Phyllis loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She actively served Grace Lutheran Church and later Olivet Lutheran Church, which she was still a member.  Phyllis enjoyed many Sundays praising as a part of the bell choir.  She led and participated in bible studies through Bible Study Fellowship.

She was a lover of animals. Phyllis raised several Boston Terriers and cats.  She was loved by all of her children's and grandchildren's animals as well, often giving them treats under the table.

Raised in a flower shop, gardening was a lifelong passion of hers. She had an extensive collection of African violets and beautiful Rose bushes, which she attended to daily.

Phyllis also loved her friends and family, summers at Devil's Lake, OSU Buckeyes, cooking her famous pies and completing intricate puzzles.

She was surrounded by loving family at her death. She will be greatly missed by her children Diane (Bob) Kalb, Gary (Joan), Brian (Joanne) and Marty (Kristie). Grandchildren Leigh (Matt) Barnes; Caroline, Lilli, Eddie. Dani (Mike) Rosen; Walker, Weston. Zach Kalb; Kati. Kristen (Mike) Rinsem; James, Samantha, Keira, Vanessa, Alyssa. Stephen (Kelly) Ruff; Madelyn, Makenzie. Brad (Kristin) Ruff, Kyle Ruff, Alex (Katelyn) Ruff; Sebastian, Julian and Addison and Max Ruff as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Allwin, Donald and Wesley Schroder and Dorris Ott.

Visitation will be held at the Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary, 3815 Sylvania Ave. (at Woodley Rd.) Sunday from 2-6 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Monday at Olivet Lutheran Church at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.  Interment Toledo Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of Northwest Ohio and Olivet Lutheran Church.

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